Select the cell or range of cells you want to format. Click Home > Format Cells dialog launcher, or press Ctrl+Shift+F. On the Fill tab, under Background Color, pick the color you want. To use a pattern with two colors, pick a color in the Pattern Color box, and then pick a pattern in the Pattern Style box. To use a pattern with special effects, click Fill Effects, and then pick the options you want.
Either (a) long-soak the dried kidney beans overnight covered with water, OR (b) quick-soak by covering them with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, boil 2 minutes and let stand for an hour. However the beans were soaked, drain and discard the soaking water. Put in a pot, cover with fresh water, boil 30 minutes.
Soak beans for 8 hours, or overnight (in the refrigerator). 3. Drain beans and discard soak water. Cold water starts the rehydration process slowly so beans will appear wrinkled after soaking. 4. Rinse beans with fresh, cool water. 1. Place beans in a large pot and add 6 cups of water for every 2 cups of beans. 2. Bring to boil and boil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.